PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2026
Submission Deadline
Architectural Photography
Forum Lightscape Photography Awards 2026
Forum Lightscape Photography Awards (FLPA©) is an inclusive enabler of creative expression for both amateurs and professionals in the field of photography. The award celebrates excellence within the genre of architectural photography, with 2026 as its maiden year, it stands to accentuate possibilities in architectural design, exploring concepts of spaces and their relationship with its users and inhabitants.
FLPA brings together architects, photographers, and visual artists from around the world, spotlighting works that not only document structures but evoke emotion, context, and atmosphere. It stands as a bridge between the worlds of architecture and photography, inspiring viewers to see design in a new light.
Professional Winners
Top 3 Winners will be honored with Cash Prizes and Recognition Certificates.
Amateur Winners
Top 3 winners will receive ₹15,000
Enthusiast Winners
Top 3 winners will receive ₹5,000
Additional 25 participants will receive Appreciation Certificates with their work displayed in the gallery section on the FLPA website.
* Subject to applicable taxes and statutory deductions as defined in FLPA 2026 rules and regulations and prevailing laws.
Entries open: 26th April 2026 12:00:00 pm
Entries close: 25th May 2026 23:59:59 pm
Welcome to the
Forum Lightscape Photography Awards.
Architecture is often described as a visual art, but it is truly an experiential one. At the Forum Group, we have always believed that a building is more than a mere structure of glass, steel, and concrete; it is a living ecosystem that shapes human interaction, evokes emotion, and defines the skyline of our future. However, the true essence of a space is fleeting. It changes with the passing of clouds, the shifting of seasons, and the angle of the sun. This is where the magic of photography steps in.
The Forum Lightscape Photography Awards were born from a desire to celebrate the profound dialogue between the architect who envisions a space and the visual artist who captures its soul. Our goal is to bridge the gap between intentional design and visual creativity. We want to honor the storytellers who look through a viewfinder and see beyond the blueprint—who find rhythm in geometry, poetry in shadows, and life within the walls.
Through this platform, we are not just looking for technically perfect images of buildings. We are looking for unique perspectives. We want to see how light interacts with texture, how a structure sits within its broader environment, and how spaces make us feel.
Whether you are an established architectural photographer or an emerging creative talent with a fresh perspective on the built environment, I invite you to share your vision with us. Join us in elevating architectural photography from simple documentation to a celebrated form of fine art.
We look forward to seeing the world through your lens.
Vidyut Saraf
Director, Forum Group
Executive Chair, Forum Lightscape Photography Awards
Winners
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA
- The award is open to all applicants, professional, amateur and enthusiast photographers, regardless of their country of origin
- Participants must be at least 18 years old at the time of submission
- The entrant must be the sole creator and copyright owner of the submitted photograph
- Employees, sponsors, and jury members associated with the award (and their immediate families) are not eligible to participate
Photo Submission Guidelines
- Applicants may submit images in colour or black & white. AI-generated images are strictly prohibited, and any entry found to be AI-generated will be disqualified
- The Photography must strictly adhere to the genre of Architectural Photography, meaning Photography of man-made spaces—both inside (interiors) and outside (exteriors)—in a way that makes them look aesthetically pleasing and accurate
- Participants may submit a maximum of one (1) photograph in total
Technical Requirements
- Image format & resolution - JPEG, 300 DPI
- Print size - Maximum 100 cm on the longer side
- File size - Between 15 MB and 25 MB
- No watermarks, borders, or signatures are permitted on the image
- Basic post-processing such as color correction, contrast adjustment, and cropping is allowed, but excessive digital manipulation that alters and compromises the architectural integrity is discouraged
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